Sept. 9, 2010

CORAL GABLES, Fla.– Nineteen University of Miami student-athletes played in their first career game as a Hurricane in Miami’s 45-0 win over Florida A&M on Sept. 2. players made their first appearances as Hurricanes against Florida A&M:

LB Kelvin Cain (Fr.)
RB Eduardo Clements (Fr.)
TE Asante Cleveland (Fr.)
LB Tyrone Cornileus (Fr.)
DL Dyron Dye (R-Fr.)
TE Chase Ford (Jr. – JUCO Transfer)
LB James Gaines (Fr.)
LB Shayon Green (R-Fr.)
RB Maurice Hagens (Fr.)
OL Seantrel Henderson (Fr.)
WR Allen Hurns (Fr.)
OL Brandon Linder (Fr.)
RB Lamar Miller (R-Fr.)
DL Luther Robinson (R-Fr.)
DB Kacy Rodgers (Fr.)
TE Billy Sanders (R-Fr.)
OL Jared Wheeler (R-Fr.)
QB Spencer Whipple (Jr.)
OL Cory White (R-Fr.)

Three players made their first career starts against FAMU: Brandon McGee, Ben Jones and Tyler Horn.

Other newcomer highlights against FAMU: Redshirt freshman running back Lamar Miller carried the ball 11 times for 65 yards a touchdown against the Rattlers. He led the ‘Canes with 122 all-purpose yards en route to ACC Rookie of the Week honors.
– Fellow running back Eduardo Clements – a true freshman – also got in and carried the ball six times for 23 yards.
– Junior quarterback Spencer Whipple saw his first action as a `Cane, throwing 3-for-4 for 22 yards during the second half.
– Several offensive linemen earned their first career appearance – including Seantrel Henderson and Brandon Linder – while junior college transfer Chase Ford saw significant action at tight end.
– Defensively, Kacy Rodgers and Shayon Green each had a tackle in their first career game.

Most true freshmen played in 2010:
Florida 15
Auburn 14
Air Force 13
Florida State 13
Oklahoma State 12
Tennessee 12
UNLV 11
Miami 10
Syracuse 10
Vanderbilt 10